Malaysia plans to prohibit tobacco sales
In a previously unheard-of measure against one of the leading causes of death globally, Malaysia is proposing outlawing smoking and the sale of all...
Covid hospitalisations, deaths go up in Australia
As a coronavirus sub-variant-fueled outbreak spreads throughout the nation, hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Australia have increased to a new high for a second...
Heat wave killed 1,700 in Spain, Portugal this year
Perhaps never before has the impact of climate change been more noticeable. According to some experts, the extraordinary heatwave that Europe is currently experiencing...
95% monkeypox cases transmitted via sexual activity: Study
A study revealed that 95% of the cases of monkeypox were transferred through sexual activity as the pandemic spreads over the world and two...
Food crisis deepens in Syria with poor wheat harvest
It has been a difficult year for farmers in northeastern Syria, where a disappointing wheat crop appears set to deal another blow to food...
Australia sees fresh Omicron Covid wave, fatalities on rise
As authorities try to stay ahead of extremely contagious Omicron strains, Australia on Thursday reported one of the highest daily death tolls from the...
As drought worsens, half of Somalia population facing hunger
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in four decades.Up to 20 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, according to the...
Canada to restart random Covid testing of international passengers
For international travelers, particularly those arriving from India, the Canadian government is reintroducing Covid-19 testing-related measures at four major airports across the nation as...
Omicron wave: Australia reinstates Covid quarantine pay
As a new wave of Omicron-driven illnesses sweeps the nation, Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese announced on Saturday that support payments for casual workers...